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Ash Vs. Evil Dead was such a pleasant surprise. It takes place thirty years after the movies. It follows Ash Williams as he continues to be mankind's only hope to fight evil. It stars Bruce Campbell in a career performance and a very solid supporting cast led by Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Lucy Lawless and Arielle Carver-O'Neil. This show is not like most horror shows, it's more of a comedy. It's absolutely bananas but in a good way, it knows exactly what kind of show it wants to be and never strays. It had such a cult following when it was on and has a 8.4 rating so people seemed to really like it so the only thing I'm disappointed about is that it only lasted 3 seasons.

Let's see. What was the problem? 8.5 on IMDB? Lot of episodes above 9? Solid fanbase? Millions of viewers around the globe? This show was getting better and better... And Grey's Anatomy is continued for the 15th season. What is wrong with the world? How many demons GA has? Exactly zero? How many ripped off heads? Also zero? And how many chainsaws? Yep, 0. Ok, it has fake blood, but still Ash wins by miles there, too. This show is great, it is a solid 9 and that is rare. Let's hope that a network, with white collars' IQ above 60, will buy the franchise and continue till the cows come home.

I love this show, it's funny. the effects are great and the cast works well together. I recently have seen that they are cancelling this show after 3 seasons. I personally think this is a huge mistake. While the ratings may not be what is expected (none are now that there are 200 channels to choose from) I always watched the show following this one. Well alas, no more. For those of you that are into the Walking dead, this is a show I personally think you would enjoy. The only difference is the comedic aspect and the shorter time allotment. Such a shame to see it go. It and the show following it were the only shows I watched on the Starz network.

P.S. to all of the other networks, the rating system is now antiquated with so many channels. Your better off looking to places like IMDB and TV.com to find out how many people are actually watching.

I mean what is not to like about this show? Hilarious, Gruesome, Scary, oh did I mention hilarious!! Acting is phenomenal and the writing is perfect. Not sure what the standards are these days of canceling shows but who ever made this decision is an idiot

Bruce Campbell can't end it like that we gotta have a season 4 and many more. Same with the movies. There ain't no killing deadites like ash does.

Well, we've had to be patient for nearly a quarter of a century to finally see Ash wield his chainsaw again, but trust me: it was well worth the wait. Ash vs. Evil Dead fires on all cylinders.

After so many years had passed since Army of Darkness (aka Evil Dead III) came out in 1992, it looked like a direct sequel just wasn't going to happen anymore, yet apparently, the Raimi-Campbell gang had been working on one for some time. According to recent interviews with the show's creators Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, what was first supposed to be a new feature film and the fourth entry in the franchise, over time turned into an idea for a TV-series, and I believe fans will be very happy with the result. Instead of a 2-hour film for a sequel, we now get 5 more hours with Ash and the Deadites (possibly more if the show's going to be a success) and judging from what I've seen so far, those 5 hours are going to be an absolute blast.

(This paragraph contains some – very – mild spoilers; there won't be any in the rest of this review). At the beginning of the show we meet Ash leading a lazy, but apparently happy slacker life, residing in a run-down trailer and working as a stock boy at a Value Stop (for some obscure legal reasons, the writers couldn't use the name S-Mart from Army of Darkness' iconic last scene). In the show, 30 years have passed since Ash's last encounter with the Deadites, and while he might be well into middle age now, he hasn't matured one bit. Ash is still the exact same guy we last saw fighting walking skeletons and other ghastly undead things in Army of Darkness, cracking wise and appearing as cock-sure of himself as ever (despite still not being the "smartest cookie in the jar" - to put it mildly). These days, he likes to spend most of his spare time either getting wasted in his trailer or picking up random ladies - or both (mostly both). I won't go further into any of the story details (because that would only spoil the fun); suffice to say that his rather irresponsible lifestyle ultimately won't go too well with his duty as keeper of a certain (slightly) dangerous book, and (very!) bloody mayhem soon ensues.

In my opinion, Ash vs. Evil Dead does everything right. Instead of going down the "gritty drama" route of shows like The Walking Dead or taking the "straight horror" approach of Fede Alvarez' Evil Dead remake, creators Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell fully embrace the over-the-top goofiness and playful tone of Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness, while still delivering the scares of the first film and plenty (and I mean: PLENTY) of gore. The Deadites are frightening, but they're also kind of comical in that they don't look too realistic (don't get me wrong, their make-up is gorgeous, but they don't look like the zombies from George A. Romero's films or The Walking Dead). The production values in general are absolutely great; the writing is in the vein of the first three films (no wonder, since the episodes were mostly written by Sam and Ivan Raimi); the music, the pacing and the direction: really everything just falls into place. It's clear that this wasn't some lazy attempt to cash in on the name of a beloved cult-franchise, but a labour of love for all involved.

Another great plus of the series is the cast. Seeing Bruce Campbell step back into this iconic character is simply hilarious fun; it still fits him like a glove (or, perhaps more accurately in his case, a chainsaw). But there was never a doubt in my mind that he would deliver (it seems Ash is a character Campbell was born to play); what really surprised me was how well the rest of the cast fits into the show. Ray Santiago as Pablo and Dana DeLorenzo as Kelly (they're Ash's co-workers at the Value Stop) are completely able to hold their own; they are fully fleshed-out characters and just as fun to watch as Ash.

So my verdict: Ash vs Evil dead brings back everything that I loved about the original Evil Dead films, but it also manages to introduce interesting new characters and story lines which help maintain the element of surprise for long-time fans. And the show works just as well as a stand-alone story, so people unfamiliar with the original trilogy need not worry either: they will find just as much to love here as those who know and cherish Sam Raimi's classics - as long as they have a certain affection for trashy, gory horror comedies and don't expect serious drama (Six Feet Under this is not). In my book, this show is already a winner: 8 stars out of 10.

ASH IS BACK: HAIL TO THE KING, BABY, AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

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Edit22/4/18 - its pure insanity that this series got the can. someone at stars needs to be fired. what other 'great' series do they have going for them. They hardly promote ash vs evil dead outside of america. but here in australia theres a big fan base. this is not groovy. not at all. This series should be given how ever many seasons it wants to tell the story it wants to. No rushing. No messing with what Rami has in mind. No other series, EVER. Has continued a story so well from movies bring brought to tv and retaining the same feel. This show in some ways is historic for TV and should be setting presidents for all other rebooting/continuation whatever hollywood is doing right now. IT shows that new generation still likes real entertainment along with the old wanting more of the same great stuff they grew up with. Im in the middle ground at 28. And its just.. this show puts such a big smile on my face when i watch it. Its really rare for even straight up comedies to make me grin this hard

Thank you Bruce for a bunch of great.... awesome moments. This show rocks.

I didn't know what to expect from Ash vs. Evil having never seen any of the movies. The reviews and ratings were so good and the trailer looked pretty good so I thought I'd give it a chance. I'm glad I did because I had a blast watching this. Being a big Burn Notice fan I'm a fan of Bruce Campbell but he really shined here. It's too bad the series only lasted 3 seasons but it was long enough and didn't overstay its welcome. I never watched it when it was in and just binged the entire series in like a week. If you're looking for a ridiculously fun show where you can just turn your brain off then give this a try. You won't be disappointed.

Very few times a classic like the original Evil Dead can not only be duplicated but transformed into a series. They stayed old school and only made it better. The directing, the writing and especially the acting is some of the best ever for this genre . I will debate anybody otherwise .

As most of the reviews state, this show really is the product of much care and love; from the writing to the vfx this show hits on all the things that make the Ash saga great. The comedy and subtle nuances of Ashley Joanne are fleshed out in ways that hammer on the what made the film series so loveable, while also nailing the horror down and creating some very fun gore. Heavy kudos to the DP, the show's cinematography, and the great acting by the Ghostbeaters. I'm saddened by the fact it's been cancelled but it's also got unlimited rewatchability; a very high bar that's relegated to select series for me: e.g. Twilight Zone, The Office, Twin Peaks, and a couple others. So, basically, if you dig Raimi, b-style horror, or just some fun gross out comedy check this.

One of the best series i ever seen. It was a perfect sequel of evil dead movie, Cabin in the jungle, Blue jacket, that book everything.

Starz just cant end it this way. Bring back our bruce Campbell as Ash and give us a perfect end.

Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) is an one-handed, trailer-living, dirty bar bathroom sex having slacker. It's been 30 years since his fight against evil and strange things start happening again. He accidentally drug-induced read from the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis which he keeps in a trunk. The Evil is coming back. He wants to run away but co-worker Pablo Simon Bolivar sees him as El Jefe. New co-worker Kelly Maxwell at ValueStop gets pulled into the madness. Police officer Amanda Fisher survives a Deadite attack and follows Ash in her investigation. Ruby (Lucy Lawless) claims to be Professor Raymond Knowby's daughter and is searching for the Necronomicon. In the third and final season, Ash is joined by newly discovered teenage daughter Brandy.

This series is for anyone who enjoys blood-splattering fun. Bruce Campbell is full on Army of Darkness Ash. The first season is able to survive on the one joke where everybody else is surprised while Ash takes care of business. The second season gets re-energized by the addition of Lucy Lawless and the show stumbles onto the need of an actual antagonist. The third season is the best narratively and cohesively. There's a villain and an evil plan. It becomes a complete show just as Starz cancels it.

Fan of the Evil Dead series and you still haven't started this series yet? Then you're wasting your time reading IMDB - you'd better get Netflix if you haven't already (or whatever streaming platform on which this fantasgromiphic show currently resides), and start watching this hippodrome of gore and giggles, like right now.

It's not a perfect show. But it's pretty darn close. Any splatter-film fan will love it merely for the effects and fun deaths, but anybody else should love it for the humor, the story, the entertainment, and the fact that while taking a modern spin, it's still so similar to the original series.

So fans of the old stuff should be happy. Any horror fan should be happy. Anybody who doesn't mind over-the-top blood/guts should be happy. I don't even consider myself a huge fan of the original series, although I'd consider it all a horror staple, but this new series is off-the-charts hilarious and so much fun. Only advice is: DON'T TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. It's meant to be played for cheap laughs. It's meant purely to entertain. It's not meant to be deep, or thought-provoking, it's just meant to be a good, 'ol fashioned, 80's style, gore-fest, great-while-drunk-and-watching-with-your-roomates, extravaganza.

I don't wanna oversell it, but I've laughed every episode so far and I'm in the middle of season 2 as of this moment. There are rarely any dull moments. I'm right now absolutely loving the Ash "muppet."

Yes, like I said it has its flaws. But they are few and far in between. Honestly may come back later and give it a 10/10. (edit: I did!)

EDIT: just found out they canceled it. It's a travesty unmatched since they cancelled Firefly. What the blankity-blank-blank were Starz THINKING?!?? This series was GOLD. Well, at least we got 4 seasons instead of one. Or even zero. Enjoy it, kiddos! And don't forget to boycott other Starz shows until they bring this one back!!

Long time since I reviewed anything lately, but after watching up til season 3 episode 3, this show just screams for it.

For me this show is the pinnacle of netflix entertainment -> core elements are humor, gore, anything ridiculous can happen at any time, brainless nonsense, etc.

It's like the entire cast of Xena: Warrior princess are having a reunion and having a blast while at it (which shows). Casting is top notch and even while some scenes are obviously cringy, just objectively deconstruct the scene and see how fantastic they even pulled that off.

Acting, directing, producing, cinematography, music; really everything is on point.

Starz entertainment, thank you so much for taking this leap of Ash!

Loved it loved it loved it. The original Evil Dead movie is still one of my favourite horror movies of all time! 2 and 3 combined humour with horror which was ground breaking back then. Always wanted an Evil Dead 4 and this 30 episode follow up 30 years later did not disappoint! Loved the combination of humour and bloodiness. Completely over the top with the spillage of blood and guts! Definitely my cup of tea. And Dana Delorenzo is so smoking hot as Kelly. Loved the bad girl vibe. It's just a pity that it all had to end. Come on Sam Raimi! Let's see more of what you got, all horror movie fans want more!

I have been a fan of the Evil Dead series for decades. I love it; the humor, the gore. I have always been a fan of B horror movies, like Reanimator, and Toxic Avenger, but Evil Dead, and especially, Army of Darkness, are my favs. This series was great. Ash was in top form, and I hope that there will be more to come in the future, so Give Me Some Sugar, Baby

One of the best comedies ever, to the cast kudos. Stick together and try to convince them you need another movie if not another year in the series

It has been a blast watching this series. I rarely watch series, except when they are exceptionally captivating. This series was fun, it never really got boring, and if it did some crazy gore made it awesome again. The great thing is that the series does not take itself too serious, too many series taking themselves too seriously these days.

In a nutshell: funny, great gore, nice action, not corny, unpredictable

So why the hell was it cancelled, please bring it back, it is a fantastic series.

This was such a funny show with tons of action and gore. I seriously can't believe Starz is cancelling the show after 3 seasons. One of, if not the best, horror TV show available.

Well, I am a fan of the original movie, duh. It's a classic and actually both funny and scary. I had heard of this series, but when it was introduced to Netflix Finland, I thought that now it's time to check it out. And the show is awesome. It moves constantly forward, there are no meaningless moments. The show is everything; raw, hilarious, gory and filled with likeable characters. (Bruce Campbell and Lucy freeeeaking Lawless are legends!) The best thing about it is that it's soooo faithful to the original story and atmosphere. It's like Evil dead the movie has been updated and given a longer story line. It still doesn't take itself too seriously and why should it?! I am now on the last episode of season one and I'm so sad there's only 20 episodes left! Whenever you feel like the movies and series nowadays lack real comedy and great storytelling, always remember Ash vs. Evil Dead. This show is just amazing. The only reason why I'm not giving it a 10, is some minor details, like how is it possible that the cabin is still intact and no officials ever investigated what happened there? Also some convenient stuff, like how can the trailer be so much bigger from the inside? But that's just me nit-picking.

EDIT: I just watched the last episode of the whole series and I am changing my rating from 9 to 7. The first season was honestly great but the second and the third turned in to a mess and even though I don't expect a series about Evil Dead to be the most logical series, the shread of logic from the first season was completely thrown away. I'm no longer that upset that they cancelled the show, I would have probably stopped watching it after this season. Such a shame.

If you are a fan of the Evil Dead movies or Army of Darkness you will love this show!

As a massive fan of the evil dead trilogy, I loved this series. It really did hit all the right notes for the those who adored the original movies, and with an even better production value, theres much entertainment to be found within all 3 seasons. Ash is back, and more badass and sarcastic than ever before. However, placing my inner fanboy aside now, there were some issues that became more and more apparent as the seasons progressed.

My main gripe with the series is that it takes itself very seriously at times. When there are scary scenes the show plays them straight. What made the movies wonderful for me was how cartooney it all was. Even with the violence and gore, it was comical and played more for laughs. You were laughing because of the absurdity of it all. Rarely were you supposed to be actually frightened by the things happening on screen. The series has some dark moments that dont fit the tone that the films had, and they seem out of place and forced.

Also there were too many side characters. It was painfully obvious who was to be cannon fodder for demons later on. Most of the time the side characters stay on the sidelines with not much to do while Ash reeks havoc. I always thought of Ash as the lone wolf with his burden to bear of killing demons, but I guess times change. A small complaint but something that became worse as the seasons progressed.

All in all it's still a great series with scenes of laughs and violence alike, especially for fans of the movies. Its great to see Bruce back with the chainsaw, but in the end it will only leave you wanting to rewatch the old classics.

Bad acting, terrible characters cliches and empty plots every season. only the first episode was goed than it went down the hill